Export control regulations are federal laws regulating the export, transfer or transmission of certain commodities, software, technology and technical information from the United States to a foreign destination or to foreign nationals on U.S. soil. Export control laws may arise for one or more of the following reasons:
If the research falls into a category enacting export control laws the researcher may apply for an export license. There are three federal regulations governing university-sponsored research:
The OFAC covers sanctioned countries.
Fundamental research is basic or applied research in science and/or engineering when the resulting information is expected to become part of the public domain. This means there are no restrictions on publication beyond those intended to protect pre-existing proprietary information or intellectual property rights.
If the research in question is fundamental research export control regulations do not apply.
It is a smart practice to check with the Office of Research Compliance and Integrity if a researcher is:
Researchers should be aware that criminal penalties exist for individuals who unlawfully export or disclose export-controlled information.
Shannon Stoker
Director and Research Integrity Officer
815-753-2882
sstoker@niu.edu
Lowden Hall, room 103